ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY AFRICA Profile
ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY AFRICA

@Awapsa1

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advocacy for women in peace and security Africa ( AWAPSA) is a community based organization in Mombasa promoting women and girls peace and security

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Joined September 2017
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@unwomenkenya
UN Women Kenya
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Calling private sector champions for women’s empowerment. Apply for the Princess Sabeeka Global Award and showcase your impact in advancing women’s rights, justice and opportunities. More information: https://t.co/5sUJKMQe61 👉 https://t.co/AVm0nRr51x
@unwomenkenya
UN Women Kenya
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Are you driving real change for women and girls? Apply for the Individual Champion Award. Winner receives USD 100,000 😃🙌🙌 Learn more: https://t.co/AVm0nRr51x #Deadline - 20 March 2026
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ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY AFRICA
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AWAPSA joined Mombasa & Malindi peace champions at Maono Hub for a peer-to-peer session on data governance & protection. Sharing insights strengthened responsible data practices & highlighted the power of peer learning in safeguarding communities. #DataGovernance #Peacebuilding
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ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY AFRICA
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💜 International Women’s Day 2026 Theme: #GiveToGain When we invest in women through mentorship, shared opportunities, and inclusive spaces, communities grow stronger and more peaceful. Together, let’s empower women and transform communities. #IWD2026 #GenderEquality 🌍✨
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ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY AFRICA
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🌍💚 AWAPSA joined women leaders & activists in Nairobi at the Tea & Feminist Dialogue hosted by @NobelWomen. We shared strategies, mentorship & inspiration for women-led #ClimateAction. Lessons from Nobel laureates Gbowee, Ebadi & Matviichuk guided us! #ClimateJustice #WomenLead
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ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY AFRICA
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Honored to attend the Women in Leadership Reception hosted by Dr Ed Barnett and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh ahead of #IWD2026. Proud that AWAPSA was represented by ED Lilian Ngige, reaffirming our commitment to advancing Women, Peace & Security in 🇰🇪.#WPS
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@NGECKenya
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC)
2 months
FGM is a violation of rights, a threat to girls’ health, and a barrier to equality. On this International Day of Zero Tolerance, the Commission calls for urgent, collective action to end this practice. #ZeroToleranceToFGM Read our full statement: #EndFGM together @AFGMBoard
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@FemnetProg
FEMNET
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“It is difficult to assert that there is justice, peace, and democracy unless women are empowered to leadership positions.” – Sahle-Work Zewde. In the spirit of this powerful reminder, we are gearing up for CSW70 under the theme “Centring Justice, Ensuring Equality for African
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@whatthewomensay
ICAN (International Civil Society Action Network)
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#Kenya: @Awapsa1 is redefining #GBV prevention by putting men at the center of the conversation. During the #16DaysofActivism, they opened space for men & boys to speak & step up as partners in challenging harmful norms & driving real, lasting change. 🤝
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ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY AFRICA
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Happy holidays to you All
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ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY AFRICA
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Engaging Men is not optional — it’s essential. Including men in GBV prevention is a game-changer. During #16DaysOfActivism 2025, we opened the space to Men & Boys, and stakeholders discussed men’s issues and their vital role in ending GBV.#EndGBV #Men4Change
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ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY AFRICA
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Proudly kicking off the #16DaysOfActivism2025 in Mombasa! AWAPSA joined government, Judiciary, security agencies, Kenya Red Cross & CSOs in a vibrant procession to stand united against digital violence and all forms of GBV #StopTFGBV #EndGBV #16DaysOfActivism2025
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ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY AFRICA
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Save the Date ✨ Unite to End Digital Violence ✨ #EndDigitalViolence | #16DaysOfActivism Every woman & girl deserves safe digital spaces. Let’s strengthen safety, amplify survivor voices, & stop online abuse before it starts. 💛 #TFGBV #DigitalSafety #EndViolenceAgainstWomen
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ICAN (International Civil Society Action Network)
5 months
#Kenya: @Awapsa1 marked 5 yrs of #SheBuildsPeace campaign with a powerful stakeholder forum - “Protecting & Recognizing Women Peacebuilders.”They united voices against #GBV & femicide, strengthening safety & support for women leaders. 🤝🗣️
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@FemnetProg
FEMNET
5 months
📢 Exciting News! 🇰🇪🇪🇺 This week, FEMNET, in partnership with @SDGsKenyaForum and @WECF_INT, with support from the @EUinKenya will hold the inaugural EU - Kenya Civil Society Forum 🎉 on 🗓️ Thursday, 13th November 2025, at the 📍 Kenya School of Government. The forum, under the
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@unwomenkenya
UN Women Kenya
5 months
The two-day event brought together government, partners, and women peacebuilders to advance Kenya’s WPS agenda. Key sessions spotlighted: 🌿 Climate change & environmental security 🌍 Cross-border peace initiatives 💻 Technology-facilitated #GBV Women peacebuilders 💪 #ICYMI
@unwomenkenya
UN Women Kenya
5 months
Kick Off - Day 2 at the #KNAPIII Launch & #1325at25 Across Kenya’s borderlands, women are building bridges - mediating disputes, fostering cross-border cooperation & leading community strategies that counter threats and violent extremism. Their leadership secures peace for all.
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@unwomenkenya
UN Women Kenya
5 months
We have officially launched Kenya's 3rd Women, Peace and Security Action Plan, aligning with the 25th Anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325.😎 ✨✳️ Access the document on the link: https://t.co/dnElleoSYZ #UNSCR #GenderEquality https://t.co/mswXYC5Gg6
@unwomenkenya
UN Women Kenya
5 months
United Nations Security Council Resolution #1325, reaffirms the role of women as agents of change, leaders of dialogue, and builders of lasting peace, reminding us that security is only real when everyone is included.” — Amb. Romy Tincopa, @embassyofperu #WPS #KNAPIII #SDGs
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@Awapsa1
ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY AFRICA
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@AWAPSA_KE — From NAP I & II to #KNAPIII, the commitment to women’s leadership in peace and security grows stronger. Let’s unite for impactful implementation across Kenya. #WPS #GenderEquality #Peacebuilding
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ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY AFRICA
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@AWAPSA_KE — From NAP I & II to #KNAPIII, the commitment to women’s leadership in peace and security grows stronger. Let’s unite for impactful implementation across Kenya. #WPS #GenderEquality #Peacebuilding
@unwomenkenya
UN Women Kenya
5 months
We have officially launched Kenya's 3rd Women, Peace and Security Action Plan, aligning with the 25th Anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325.😎 ✨✳️ Access the document on the link: https://t.co/dnElleoSYZ #UNSCR #GenderEquality https://t.co/mswXYC5Gg6
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@unwomenkenya
UN Women Kenya
5 months
"We gather at a time of both reflection & reckoning. The context in which we pursue peace is changing. The Kenya of today faces complex, emerging threats that test the strength & staying power of the #WPS agenda." @AntoniaSodonon - @unwomenkenya Country Rep. #UNSCR1325 #KNAPIII
@unwomenkenya
UN Women Kenya
5 months
Together with @gender_ke, we join partners in celebrating a key milestone, the launch of Kenya’s 3rd National Action Plan on Women, Peace & Security (2025-2029) and the 25th Anniversary of #UNSCR1325, reaffirming commitment to inclusive, women-led peace. #WPS #1325at25 #KNAPIII
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@Awapsa1
ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY AFRICA
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💜 AWAPSA joins partners in launching #KNAPIII and marking 25 years of #UNSCR1325 — reaffirming Kenya’s commitment to gender-responsive peacebuilding, inclusive governance & sustainable development. 🇰🇪 #WPS25 #WomenInPeacebuilding #GenderEquality #AWAPSA
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